acceptance

[əkˈsɛptəns]

acceptance Definition

  • 1the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered
  • 2the action or process of being received as adequate or suitable, typically to be admitted into a group

Using acceptance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acceptance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The acceptance of the job offer was a relief for her.

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    The acceptance of his apology was not enough to mend their relationship.

  • Example

    The university sent out acceptance letters to all the applicants.

  • Example

    The acceptance of the new policy was met with mixed reactions.

acceptance Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for acceptance

Phrases with acceptance

  • self-acceptance

    the act of accepting oneself for who they are, including one's strengths and weaknesses

    Example

    She struggled with self-acceptance for years before finally learning to love herself.

  • a speech given by someone who has been awarded a prize or honor, expressing gratitude and acknowledging those who helped them achieve it

    Example

    Her acceptance speech was heartfelt and emotional, thanking her family and colleagues for their support.

  • acceptance that is subject to certain conditions or requirements

    Example

    The company offered him conditional acceptance of the job, pending a background check.

Origins of acceptance

from Old French 'acceptance', from Latin 'acceptare', meaning 'take or receive willingly'

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Summary: acceptance in Brief

The term 'acceptance' [əkˈsɛptəns] refers to the act of consenting to receive or undertake something offered, or the process of being received as adequate or suitable. It can be used in various contexts such as job offers, apologies, policies, and university applications. Phrases like 'self-acceptance' and 'acceptance speech' use 'acceptance' to denote accepting oneself and expressing gratitude, respectively. 'Conditional acceptance' implies acceptance subject to certain conditions or requirements.

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